WAEC - English Language (2007 - No. 73)
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
I impressed..............him the necessity of his going overseas.
I impressed..............him the necessity of his going overseas.
with
upon
towards
to
Spiegazione
The verb "impress upon" is a fixed expression used when you want to stress the importance of something to someone. It means to make someone understand or be aware of something deeply or seriously.
"Impress upon someone" = to strongly communicate or emphasise something to someone.